Sculptural Oregon Iron Log Splitting Cone yellow dog The figure to me has

The figure to me has a bit of the feel of Adam in the Garden of Eden

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It bears some resemblance to the birds produced by Stangl Pottery in the mid-20th century

S Embossing Company Color Cubes that were made with with a raised edge for the diagonals

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Sculptural Oregon Iron Log Splitting Cone yellow dog The figure to me hasWhether or not anyone buys them, I'll keep accumulating parts and tools like this one that I find super satisfying, and think they would look very beautiful lined up together like sculptures on a shelf. This is a log splitting cone, also known as a "grenade," and to my eye the combination of form, color and surface make it a pretty striking thing. Plus, it's got a great weight and feels excellent in the hand. 6 1 4" t x 3" diameter at base, solid cast